GET, LLC bragged on
this Blog about this unit last year-it is finally here. Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) in Redmond,
Washington has begin full production of its new Genie SX-180 telescopic boom
lift, the world’s tallest self-propelled aerial work platform. Terex unveiled a
prototype in April 2013 at the Bauma trade show in Munich, Germany. It then
spent nine months field testing and making improvements before beginning
full-on manufacturing.
The SX-180’s 180-ft.
maximum platform height, 80-ft. maximum horizontal reach, unrestricted 750-lb.
lifting capacity, and ability to travel at full height make it productive in a
wide variety of applications, from commercial and infrastructure construction,
to oil and gas work, industrial construction, general maintenance, and ship
care.
"The SX-180 can
do some work now being done by big truck-mounted aerials or cranes, while
costing one-half to one-quarter the purchase price of those kinds of
equipment," said Frank Schneider, super booms product manager for Terex
AWP in a recent interview with Fort Dodge, Iowa-based Lift and Access Magazine.
“Buildings and other
structures keep getting taller in all kinds of construction-There are all kinds
of applications in wind farm work, cell tower installation, bridges, buildings,
stadiums, refineries, mining structures, and electrical transmission tower
construction," said Schneider.
In addition to high
vertical reach and long horizontal outreach, the SX-180 is mobile on a job site.
It can travel at up to 2.5 mph and climb a 35% grade with the boom stowed. With
the platform raised to 125 ft. or less, it can travel at 0.4 mph, and with the
platform at 180-ft. maximum height and the turret swung to any position, the
SX-180 can still travel at 0.1 mph. The chassis has 1'3" of ground
clearance.
Although Genie
recommends using a spotter, the SX-180 can be set up and operated by one person
in less than 10 minutes from arriving on a job site.
The five-section,
fully proportional, telescopic boom is designed for strength, stiffness, smooth
operation, and easy maintenance. Each of its five 39-ft. sections is a welded
box-section structure. The four extending sections slide smoothly on ultra-high
density composite slider pads that never need lubricating. Mounted to the end
of the jib, the platform is self leveling and articulates 160° horizontally for
precise placement. The single front entrance is standard; a tri-entry platform,
optional.
If you have any
aerial lift needs and would like to discuss potential solutions, including the
SX-180, please drop GET, LLC a line via our website at www.get-guam.com or give
us a call at 671-797-0789-your authorized Terex/Genie Representative for Guam
and Micronesia.